Bachelor in High Integrity Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship

University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, United Kingdom, is a historic institution founded in 1828. You'll find a unique blend of tradition and modernity here. As an international student, you'll benefit from the university's strong foundation, diverse student body, and opportunities for growth in a city with a rich industrial heritage.

The university focuses on many fields, including engineering, business, and medicine. Specifically, research areas like health sciences and technology are key strengths. You'll have access to many programs and resources that can help you achieve your academic goals.

In Preston, you'll experience a mix of urban and natural environments. The city offers many cultural activities, and you'll be close to major cities like Manchester and Liverpool. On campus, you can expect modern facilities and active student clubs, providing a great balance of academic and social life. As you explore your interests, opportunities for you include joining student organizations, participating in research projects, or simply enjoying the local scenery.

The programme benefits from an official partnership with the British Computer Society, giving every student a free BCS membership and direct access to industry mentors, events and career tools.

Each week you split your time between university-based teaching and on-the-job training, designing, coding and testing high-integrity software for real engineering challenges. You will work on modules such as Programming, Systems Analysis and Database Design, and complete two progressive industry projects that mirror professional practice.

Successful completion awards a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Tuition is covered by the apprenticeship levy, so you pay no fees, and you finish with an end-point assessment and a nationally recognised apprenticeship certificate.